Chelsea ace hints at permanent Southampton move

Ryan Bertrand says that he’s not thinking about returning to Chelsea when his loan move at Southampton ends.

The left-back joined the Saints for the 2014/15 campaign over the summer after becoming aware that his first-team chances under Jose Mourinho had not improved after a temporary spell at Aston Villa.

Bertrand – who started the 2012 Champions League Final for Chelsea – has been in terrific form for the South Coast club since joining them, and capped his recent run with his first goal in the red and white shirt during Saturday’s 2-1 win against QPR.